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Four Attack Vectors for Web Applications Being Targeted by Ransomware

Solutions Review

The shift to remote work has pushed even more applications out of the data center and onto the internet. The Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report shows that for hacking, web applications are the biggest attack vector in use, accounting for more than 80% of all data breaches. Application access. Application access.

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How Keeping Track of Microsoft’s Product Plans Can Keep Your Network Secure

LAN Infotech

Key Points in This Article: CIOs and IT administrators must ensure that their networks remain free and clear of outdated software applications, which can pose a tremendous security risk. Outdated applications can provide a backdoor for ransomware attacks, malware, and viruses. Planning to Retire Older Software Applications.

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Mastering Effective Cybersecurity Research: Going From Data to Actionable Insights

FS-ISAC

If we are more technical, we want to read about the latest malware, while business-focused individuals lean in on industry trends. Each of these objectives has unique questions and requires varied sources and metrics to provide comprehensive answers. For this, the most recent example is around generative AI.

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How to Implement Threat Modeling in Your DevSecOps Process

Pure Storage

This can be a serious threat to audit trails and other compliance controls. Assets that are vulnerable to repudiation include logs, audit trails, and digital signatures. Keylogger Attacks: Malware installed on a user’s device can record keystrokes and send them to an attacker, revealing usernames and passwords.

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Enterprise Data Protection Strategy

Solutions Review

This means implementing a combination of security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and anti-malware solutions, to protect their network and applications. Multi-Layered Approach Organizations need to implement a multi-layered approach to data protection.

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Managing Cyberthreats to Combat Ransomware Part 3: Cybersecurity Frameworks

Zerto

Audit log management. Malware defenses. Applications software security. As a comprehensive pool of volunteer knowledge spanning nearly every realm of business, the CIS Controls provides practical, applicable advice you can use to address everyday cybersecurity concerns. Access control management. Data recovery.

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The CISOs Guide to Storage & Backup Cyber Resiliency

Solutions Review

These systems do a great job at inventorying and scanning networks, operating systems (OSes) and enterprise applications. That means they are wide open to attack from ransomware and other forms of malware. But they are typically sketchy when it comes to inventorying and assessing storage and backup issues.